James Gunn Teases Superman & Lex Luthor’s Man Of Tomorrow Relationship

Man of Tomorrow will deal with a really new story for Lex Luthor and Superman once they return to the DC Universe in 2027. Following the succesful Superman film in 2025, the DCU’s Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters” is already engaged on getting the Man of Metal and his nemesis again on the massive display screen.

Throughout an interview with Selection, James Gunn was requested what he may share in regards to the Man of Tomorrow plot, with filming set to start this yr. Gunn said, “At its core, it’s about Clark and Lex.” He additionally confused that “I relate to each of them. I relate to Lex’s ambition and obsession — minus the homicide. And I relate to Superman’s perception in folks, his Midwestern values. They’re two sides of me.”

The Superman continuation was first revealed to be transferring ahead in September 2025, with the reveal that the title can be Man of Tomorrow. On the time of the announcement, Gunn, David Corenswet, and Nicholas Hoult shared art work from DC artists with Lex in his Lexosuit.

The Man of Tomorrow film will carry the 2 DC rivals collectively as they tackle the villainous Brainiac. Different Superman solid members who’re set to return embody Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.

On December 20, 2025, Gunn introduced that Lars Eidinger was solid as Brainiac, turning into the primary actor to ever carry the character to the massive display screen. Filming is reportedly beginning in April and would be the second DC Studios movie to enter manufacturing this yr, becoming a member of Matt Reeves’ The Batman – Half II.

DC Studios has scheduled Man of Tomorrow to launch on July 9, 2027. The subsequent launch for the DCU will probably be Supergirl, starring Milly Alcock, slated to open on June 26.